Clinical Neuropsychology

MD Kenneth M. Heilman and Edward Valenstein, MD

This classic text has been an essential resource for students learning the field of clinical neuropsychology since 1979

This text provides timeless descriptions of all of the major syndromes, but includes updated information on assessment techniques and treatment

A new chapter on creativity, which reflects growing interest in how brain dysfunction may increase or hinder creativity

Extensive updating of reference and figures

New to this Edition:

A new chapter on creativity, which reflects growing interest in how brain dysfunction may increase or hinder creativity

Extensive updating of reference and figures

Clinical Neuropsychology

Fifth edition

MD Kenneth M. Heilman and Edward Valenstein, MD

Description

Now in its Fifth Edition, Clinical Neuropsychology reviews the major neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain dysfunction and injury. Like previous editions of this book, the Fifth Edition focuses on the clinical presentation of the major neurobehavioral syndromes, including symptoms, signs, and methods of assessment that are useful for diagnosis, and also their underlying anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The major behavioral disorders that are covered include aphasia, agraphia, alexia, amnesia, apraxia, neglect, executive disorders and dementia. The text also discusses advances in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. The authors attempt to explain the cognitive mechanisms that can account for specific symptoms and signs, and to provide new information about treatment and management. The authors have drawn from a wealth of new information and research that has emerged since the Fourth Edition was published in 2003. The editors have added a chapter on creativity to the Fifth Edition, since there has been increased interest in creativity, and brain disorders can either enhance or impair creativity. This text will be of value to clinicians, investigators, and students from a variety of disciplines, including neurology, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, and speech pathology.

Stephen E. Nadeau, MDNeurology Service and the Brain Rehabilitation Research Center of ExcellenceMalcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical CenterDepartment of Neurology, University of Florida College of MedicineGainesville, Florida

Clinical Neuropsychology

Fifth edition

MD Kenneth M. Heilman and Edward Valenstein, MD

Reviews and Awards

"This book is an exceptional resource and is a must have textbook for neuropsychologists, behavioral neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, and cognitive neuroscience researchers. Even seasoned neuropsychologists will find this text an excellent reference. It makes an outstanding textbook for graduate and post-doctoral studies in neuropsychology and for neuropsychologists preparing for board certification. It is rare to find a text that captures all of these complex syndromes in one place and in such an understandable manner.... if you don't already own the previous edition or are interested in keeping current on the latest updates, this book is, without a doubt, an essential addition to your library. I recommend this book without hesitation and can not wait to read the sixth edition when it comes out." -- Journal of the International Neuropsychology Journal